3d Modeling

[BigJohno]

Has anyone tested out the new 13" MBA with any type of 3d modeling software like Rhino, Alias solidworks? I have a 2009 15"mbp and the new airs are looking really nice. I do all of my rendering on a i7 imac. I just would like to get your guys feedback on how the performance when using those programs on the 13" air.

Thanks.

 

[cooljoe349]

You could lol but rendering times would be way to long. Best to have a imac or macpro.

 

[brucem91]

you could probably run blender on it no problem. I personally use Autodesk Maya, and it *might* run on a new air. But I imagine that since you are doing all your rendering on your i7 iMac, all you are wondering is if you can model on the go. If the apps you use aren't fast enough on the air, you could probably try blender, as all you are doing is modeling anyway. When done, you can export from blender in .obj, .3ds, .fbx, ect to get back into any other program you may use. That is what I would do anyway if I were to get an Air and Maya was running poorly.

 

[WardC]

I plan to run Bryce 7 on my MacBook Air when it arrives, render some pretty cool scenes with mountains and water, that sort of thing. Bryce 7 is now a free download. I can't wait till it arrives!!

 

[PBG4 Dude]

I plan to run Bryce 7 on my MacBook Air when it arrives, render some pretty cool scenes with mountains and water, that sort of thing. Bryce 7 is now a free download. I can't wait till it arrives!!

Really?!? When did that happen?

 

[WardC]

It's the Bryce 7 Personal Learning Edition. Essentially the full version but if you are a professional you need to buy the full version. It allows saving, image export, and everything. Download from CNET, use the serial number on the download page:

http://download.cnet.com/Bryce-Personal-Learning-Edition/3000-6677_4-75219809.html?tag=mncol;2

Good luck, and enjoy using Bryce 7!!

 

[BigJohno]

you could probably run blender on it no problem. I personally use Autodesk Maya, and it *might* run on a new air. But I imagine that since you are doing all your rendering on your i7 iMac, all you are wondering is if you can model on the go. If the apps you use aren't fast enough on the air, you could probably try blender, as all you are doing is modeling anyway. When done, you can export from blender in .obj, .3ds, .fbx, ect to get back into any other program you may use. That is what I would do anyway if I were to get an Air and Maya was running poorly.

Thanks I wish they had an Air with windows on it at the Apple store. I definitely wouldn't render. My current mbp cant even do that well.